In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary and one middle/high) in the Memphis communities of Binghampton, Berclair, Frayser, Hickory Hill, Midtown, and Orange Mound.  We focus intently on three pillars – academic excellence, values-based character education, and service learning in the community – as we prepare our students for college and life-long success.

Our vision is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideal of education: “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”  This true education – provided within a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture – will prepare our students to be positive agents of change in our communities.  

Compass Community Schools is seeking experienced MLL teachers across our six campuses (five K-8 sites at Berclair, Binghampton, Frayser, Hickory Hill, and Orange Mound, and one 9-12 high school in Midtown) for the 2025-2026 school year.

MLL Teacher Pay And Perks:

• Intentionally small school settings – K-8 sites have only about 225 students, and one classroom per grade level; Midtown High School has less than 400 students.
• Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network-level Director of English Language Learners, as well as network-level content leads
• Robust medical, dental, and vision plan with significant employer contributions to premiums
• 100% employer-funded short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance
• Contributions in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (AAA-rated pension plan)
• Salary ranges from $49,000 to $56,500
• Sign-on bonuses available

• Imparting a love of learning in our students who need the most support
• Oversee progress monitoring to ensure that ELL students’ needs are being met.
• Implement ELL policies and operating procedures with utmost compliance and integrity.
• Ensure student records (including ILPs) are carefully maintained and all timelines regarding student language testing and evaluations are followed.
• Support and contribute to a school-wide focus on three pillars: academic excellence, values-based character education, and service learning in the community.
• Claim ownership of the privilege and responsibility to ensure high levels of student learning.
• Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful classroom culture with high expectations for students’ individual and collective success.
• Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency.
• Monitor student progress to ensure that student needs are being met.
• Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.
• Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.

• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree
• PREFERRED: valid Tennessee teaching license (generally, with endorsement #490)
• ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools
• Strong content knowledge in all content areas
• Driving commitment to advance student learning
• Ability to lead students toward a joyful and productive learning environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with students and colleagues
• Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar
• Utmost personal and professional integrity

• Mission-driven, joyful, respectful working environments
• Intentionally small school settings
• Wide-ranging support from our network office 
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of Memphis youth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to recruiting@compassmemphis.org .